The six commercial broadcast networks will field 24 new series this fall -- 10 dramas, eight comedies and six reality shows. Night by night, this is what's new in the prime-time world:

Sunday (four new series)

"In Harm's Way" (7-8 p.m. until Nov. 2, then 6:30-7:30 p.m., the CW, WBNX Channel 55): Hate that 9-to-5 grind? Thinking of changing jobs? This reality show from executive producer Craig Piligian ("Dirty Jobs") looks at people following such dangerous occupations as war photographer, oil-well capper and Coast Guard diver. They somehow missed television critic.

"Surviving Suburbia" (7:30-8 p.m., the CW): Bob Saget returns to sitcomville. He has a "Full House" of a different kind in this half-hour comedy about a couple whose idyllic suburban life is shattered by new next-door neighbors, new parenting challenges and age-old questions about midlife crises.

"Valentine" (8-9 p.m., the CW): Will a myth be as good as a smile? Jaime Murray, Kristoffer Polaha, Autumn Reeser and Patrick Fabian are among the stars of this romantic comedy about a family of Greek gods who use their powers to bring together soulmates.

"Easy Money" (9-10 p.m., the CW): Emmy winner Laurie Metcalf and co-star Judge Reinhold (remember him?) hope there will be long-term viewer interest in their drama about a family running a high-interest, short-term loan business. The CW actually is using the term "Dickensian" to describe this series about money and identity. Talk about great expectations.

Monday (three new series)"Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed" (9-10 p.m., MyNetworkTV, WUAB Channel 43): Some think that revealing the secrets of stage illusions is nothing but a dirty trick, but others are fascinated by the Masked Magician's spoilsport act. He'll try to conjure up a weekly audience by taking this act to a reality series. Against fierce competition, it will be difficult to avoid a case of now-you-see-it, now-you-don't.

"Worst Week."

"Worst Week" (9:30-10 p.m., CBS, WOIO Channel 19): Can they get more than a week out of this concept? Kyle Bornheimer stars as Sam Briggs, an entertainment magazine editor willing to do anything to please the conservative parents of his pregnant girlfriend (Erinn Hayes). The problem is that good-natured Sam turns into a one-man wrecking crew whenever he's around the folks.

"My Own Worst Enemy" (10-11, NBC, WKYC Channel 3): The setup is intriguing for this action drama. Christian Slater stars as a man with a heck of a split personality -- one is a mild-mannered efficiency expert living a humdrum life in the suburbs; the other is a trained killer. His personalities are named Henry and Edward, the first names of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Tuesday (five new series)"Opportunity Knocks" (8-9 p.m., ABC, WEWS Channel 5): He acts ("That '70s Show"). He produces reality shows ("Punk'd"). He stays married to Demi Moore. The reality is that Ashton Kutcher is one of the executive producers behind this reality game show that sends host JD Roth to front doors, giving families the chance to compete for cash and prizes.

"90210" (8-9 p.m., the CW): Rob Estes, Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, Lori Loughlin and Jessica Walter are among the stars of this new version of the teen soap "Beverly Hills 90210." The CW is not making the pilot available to critics. They say they're not hiding anything, but does this claim seem to have all the substance of a soap bubble?

"The Mentalist" (9-10 p.m., CBS): Simon Baker ("The Guardian") has the title role in this crime drama about a consulting detective with remarkable powers of observation. A former celebrity psychic medium, he now admits that his paranormal abilities were faked. You might observe that this concept resembles USA Network's "Psych."

"Fringe."

"Fringe" (9-10 p.m., Fox, WJW Channel 8): There is much buzz being generated by this fantasy drama about an international flight landing at Boston's Logan Airport with no signs of life on board. Anna Torv and Mark Valley play FBI agents called in to investigate the mystery. J.J. Abrams, the co-creator of "Lost" and the director of the new "Star Trek" film, is co-creator and executive producer.

"Privileged" (9-10 p.m., the CW): Where does a 23-year-old Yale graduate go with a journalism degree? If she's Megan Smith (JoAnna Garcia), she heads for Palm Beach, where she becomes the live-in tutor for the twin teen granddaughters of cosmetics mogul Laurel Limoges (Anne Archer). The drama is based on the book "How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls."

Wednesday (six new series)"Knight Rider" (8-9 p.m., NBC): Justin Bruening is at the wheel of this revival of the 1982-86 talking-car action show starring David Hasselhoff. Bruce Davison plays the designer of the souped-up KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand), which hits the NBC schedule with the ability to change shape and hack any computer system. Wasn't this the network that tried to revive "The Bionic Woman" last year?

"Knight Rider."

"Gary Unmarried" (8:30-9 p.m., CBS): Jay Mohr and Paula Marshall play exes coping with divorce after 15 years of marriage. Charming and acerbic Gary (Mohr) is a painting contractor who always has been the fun parent to the strict and controlling Allison (Marshall). Now they've each met someone else.

"World's Funniest Moments" (8-9 p.m., MyNetworkTV): Cleveland native Arsenio Hall, late-night on Fox and "Martial Law" on CBS, is the host of this reality show that rides the wave of the YouTube craze, packaging outrageous and spectacular moments caught by professionals and amateurs armed with cameras.

"The Tony Rock Show" (9-9:30 p.m., MyNetworkTV): Tony Rock, younger brother of comedian Chris Rock, takes his act to the street, where he observes and comments on the habits of regular people. The half-hour show combines hidden-camera segments with "man in the street"-style interviews.

"Stylista" (9-10 p.m., the CW): Eleven contestants are looking for stardom and employment, and they're willing to go to Elle and hunt for it. A cross between "The Apprentice" and "The Devil Wears Prada," this reality show challenges the 11 hopefuls to vie for an editorial job at Elle. Their judges and taskmasters are the magazine's fashion news director, Anne Slowey, and creative director, Joe Zee. One person gets fired each week.

"Do Not Disturb" (9:30 p.m.-10, Fox): Jerry O'Connell just keeps swinging. Two seasons ago, he was on NBC's "Crossing Jordan." Last season, he crossed over to ABC for "Carpoolers." This season, he checks into the Fox workplace comedy about the womanizing general manager of a posh hotel that has become New York's in-place to stay, The Inn.

Thursday (three new series)"Kath & Kim" (8:30-9 p.m., NBC): Shaker Heights native Molly Shannon plays Kath, the divorced mother of Kim (Selma Blair), a self-absorbed princess who moves back home after separating from her husband. The comedy is based on an Australian series that aired in the United States on Trio, then on the Sundance Channel. Hey, the import route worked for another NBC Thursday comedy, "The Office."

"Life on Mars" (10-11 p.m., ABC): Based on the hit British series that aired on BBC America, this blend of science fiction and police drama stars Jason O'Mara as Sam Tyler, a New York police detective who, after being hit by car in 2008, is sent back in time to 1973. An actor who knows something about hits, Michael Imperioli ("The Sopranos"), co-stars.

"Eleventh Hour" (10-11 p.m., CBS): Imports are a big trend this year. Like the other two Thursday rookies and two new CBS series ("Worst Week" and "The Ex List"), this drama is based on a series from another country. Rufus Sewell playsa brilliant biophysicist who investigates scientific crises and oddities.

Friday (three new series)"America's Toughest Jobs" (8-9 p.m., NBC): Executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") is the creator of this reality competition series that tempts 12 contestants out of comfortable careers to test their nerve and stamina as loggers in Oregon, oil drillers in Texas and other demanding occupations.

"The Ex List" (9-10, CBS): Elizabeth Reaser, an Emmy nominee for her work on "Grey's Anatomy," plays Bella Bloom, a single and successful business owner told by a psychic that she has already dated her future husband. The catch is that, if she doesn't find him in a year, she'll remain alone forever. No pressure there.

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